From October 2014

Saturday’s performance ARENA Dances: The Main Street Project gave patrons a message to ponder regarding how we interact to others in our immediate space with distractions of social media every where. Through abstract, modern dance, the director encouraged us to form our own observation of his message. Discussion after the performance during the after show “talk back” with the dancers and director, Mathew Janczewski, focused on how the show made us think about our relationships among distractions of texting, facebook, instagram, and a slew of other digital communications. We are encouraged to be aware of the space we are inhabiting and focus on engaging with the people right in front of us. How do you feel about where we’re headed in communicating with each other?

Are kids becoming incapable of face-to-face interaction? Or, are adults just out of touch with how to engage the interest of kids? South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center (SMPAC) is hosting a three-day workshop between a dozen South Milwaukee High School students, a dozen South Milwaukee senior citizens, and seven young adults from ARENA Dances: The Main Street Project. This residency is designed to engage the different generations for dialogue, storytelling, and movement. View PhotosRead more